I don't think I've even seen one since moving to AL from OH. IDK whether I should put it in tons of sun or some shade during the hottest part of the day. My more sunny spots are pretty dry. What are your thoughts? TIA!

I grew larkspur one year from seed and it got so tall I had to stake it really well.The wind was constantly trying to blow it over. I had mine in part shade, right at the edge of the overhang of an oak canopy.I don't recall it ever returning the next year. So it was protected from the really hot afternoon sun, but it got all the morning sun.

I have grown delphiniums here and they bloomed last year but they did not survive last winter. I have larkspur growing from a packet of free seeds for pollinators from Burpee. They usually reseed for me.

Tiffany, I would grow your plant in part sun, as it's the heat and humidity that usually does these plants in, here in the south. The annual larkspur is supposed to be able to take full sun, but I've found that when it heats up, they fizzle out.

TYVM for the responses! Good job(s) of trying to break bad news to me gently. :+) If I'd been honest with myself at the store, I would have admitted a flower that pretty can only be on a super-temperamental/unpredictable plant.

Deborah, that's what I'm thinking too, from the responses & looking up that the species tops out at Z8. It's not the first time I've bought a plant that would be unlikely to be able to be really be happy in the conditions I have to offer, and prob. not the last. ...now to find my coolest spot during winter that's the least windy during summer, that's not in too much sun during the heat of the day, or too much shade... ummm...

We'll always have the pics...!

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I agree, I'd put it in morning sun with afternoon shade in really good soil (and say a little pray for it.)

If you bought it at Lowe's, Home Depot, or another store that has a one-year perennial plant guarantee, then be sure to save your receipt, tags, and maybe the pot, too. If stores insist on selling plants unsuitable to the local climate, then they should be made to honor that guarantee.

TY, Danita & Deborah! Returning plants is not the way I roll, (and I love her too much to part with, even if it's a short romance for only this summer,) but very much appreciate taking the time to share the suggestion!

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That's correct, Danita. Then you have a choice of getting another (a replacement) to try in a different location, culture, etc., or choosing something entirely different with your refund. You can't lose if you take advantage of their plant guarantee.

I do think I can lose by taking advantage of the plant guarantee if it causes all of the plants to be more expensive and I'm against the whole idea of guaranteeing a plant will live, a silly impossibility. I take full responsibility for my purchase.

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